Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumors: How the LA Clippers Lineup Would Look With Melo

via Bleacherreport.com

The Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes, flying along for much of the past month, has ostensibly slowed to a halt.
Although there might be ongoing discussions between the Denver Nuggets and potential trade partners, rumors are spreading neither fast nor furiously; in fact, the Melo-drama has recently been overshadowed by other preseason developments, such as Dwyane Wade's hamstring injury and the Lakers' loss to FC Barcelona.
The Anthony quandary hasn't been forgotten, but it has certainly taken a backseat. I'm sure both Carmelo and the Nuggets like it that way.
Sorry, guys, but here I am to get that rumor mill spinning again—what about the Clippers?
Los Angeles has previously been mentioned as a potential destination for the superstar small forward who a) has always been conscious of what LeBron is up to, and b) just got married to a woman in the entertainment industry.
Would either team make the move? Who knows. Denver doesn't seem all that eager to ship Carmelo off unless the price is more than right, and Clipper owner Donald Sterling never seems all that eager to pursue blockbuster trades.
Still, I would like to delve into this possibility a little deeper and see what the Clippers lineup would look like with Carmelo.
The Trade

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After scrutinizing both franchises' rosters and taking into account contracts and personnel, there appears to be only one viable trade scenario that doesn't include multiple teams—there are too many multiple team scenarios to discuss reasonably.
In exchange for Carmelo, the Denver Nuggets would receive Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu and several draft picks. This package includes an all-star center in his prime, a young athletic swing man with high upside and the requisite future picks is definitely fair compensation for a player likely to leave in the offseason.
Why is this the only trade possibility? It's doubtful the Clippers would give up their future stars in Eric Gordon or Blake Griffin.
No way the Nuggets would take Baron Davis, and Los Angeles doesn't have anyone else of value; additionally, Kaman's big contract allows the trade to match up financially.
Lastly, if you're wondering whether Kaman and Nene could coexist, Nene is athletic and versatile enough to slide over to power forward.

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